Discover the Best Whiskey Events in Texas – Tastings, Festivals & More!
Looking for the top whiskey events in Texas? Stay up to date with the latest whiskey tastings, festivals, distillery tours, pairing dinners, and exclusive bottle releases happening across the Lone Star State! Our curated event page brings you the most exciting Texas whiskey events, sourced from Facebook, Instagram, and distillery websites, so you never miss out.
Whether you're a seasoned whiskey enthusiast or just starting your journey, find the perfect event near you—from intimate tastings to large-scale whiskey festivals featuring craft distillers, rare pours, and expert-led experiences.
🔹 Whiskey Tastings & Pairings
🔹 Distillery Events & Special Releases
🔹 Festivals & Whiskey Celebrations
🔹 Cocktail Classes & Food Pairings
Check back often as we update our list with new and upcoming Texas whiskey experiences! Cheers to discovering your next favorite pour. 🥃🔥
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Bourbon 101 with Dan Garrison at Twin Liquors
Bourbon 101 with Dan Garrison at Twin Liquors
📍 Twin Liquors – San Antonio, TX
🗓️ Date & Time: Thursday July 24th, 6-8pm
Ever wondered what makes Texas bourbon tick? Join Dan Garrison of Garrison Brothers for a free Bourbon 101 class and tasting at Twin Liquors in San Antonio.
🥃 Taste through the bold, award-winning lineup
📚 Learn the story behind Garrison Brothers’ handcrafted approach
🎓 Discover what sets Texas bourbon apart from the rest
This event is free and open to the public with RSVP.
Come thirsty. Leave a little wiser. Salud!

Garrison Brothers Bourbon Dinner in Corsicana – July 17th
Central Texas whiskey fans, this one’s coming to your backyard.
On Wednesday, July 17th from 6:30 to 9:00PM, join Dan Garrison for a Meet the Maker Bourbon Pairing Dinner at the Corsicana Country Club, benefiting the Hull Creative Arts Foundation.
For $119, you’ll enjoy a thoughtfully crafted multi-course dinner, each dish paired with a different expression of Garrison Brothers Bourbon. Expect bold pours, refined plates, and good conversation in a laid-back country club setting.
Whether you’re a longtime fan of Texas bourbon or just hungry for a new experience, this dinner is a perfect way to connect over rich flavors and even richer stories.
Tickets: $119 per person
Location: Corsicana Country Club
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 17th | 6:30 – 9:00PM
All proceeds go toward supporting local arts through the Hull Creative Arts Foundation.
We can't wait to dine with y’all. Salud!

Garrison Brothers Hosts 2025 Guadalupe Bourbon Release Party in Hye, TX
Texas bourbon fans, it’s time to make the pilgrimage to Hye.
Garrison Brothers Distillery is dropping the 2025 Guadalupe Bourbon on Saturday, July 12th at 8AM, and this year’s release is shaping up to be more than just a bottle grab—it’s a full-on celebration of Texas whiskey, music, and community.
Now in its fifth annual release, Guadalupe Bourbon is aged four years in new American white oak barrels and finished for two more in rich, tawny port casks. The result? A bold, fruit-forward bourbon with deep crimson color and a flavor that’s smooth as a Hill Country sunset. It’s one of Garrison Brothers’ most sought-after bottles—and for good reason.
But they’re not stopping there. This year, they’re also releasing six different Cask Strength Single Barrels of Guadalupe Bourbon for those who like their whiskey uncut and untamed.
Best of all? This is a free event, open to the public, with no ticket required. Unlike previous years where folks drove through and picked up bottles to go, this release is all about slowing down and soaking it in. Plan to park, hang out, and enjoy everything Garrison Brothers and the Texas Hill Country have to offer.
You can expect:
Live music throughout the day
Texas-inspired bites from the Whiskey Shack
Bourbon cocktails crafted with care
And of course, a chance to score your own bottle of Guadalupe Bourbon—first come, first served
Proceeds from bottle sales benefit Gulf Trust, supporting conservation efforts along the Texas Coast and Gulf.
So if you’ve been looking for the perfect excuse to visit Hye—or just want to be part of a bourbon tradition that keeps getting better with age—this is it.
📍Garrison Brothers Distillery, Hye, Texas
🗓️ Saturday, July 12, 2025 – Starting at 8AM
🎟️ Free and open to the public

Garrison Brothers 2025 Guadalupe Bourbon Release
Garrison Brothers 2025 Guadalupe Bourbon Release
📍 Garrison Brothers Distillery – Hye, TX
🗓️ Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 8:00 AM – All Day
The rumors are true—Guadalupe is back. Garrison Brothers' award-winning port cask-finished bourbon returns for its fifth annual release, and this year it’s bigger than ever.
The 2025 Guadalupe is aged four years in new American oak, then finished for two in tawny port casks. Expect a bold, fruit-forward pour, deep crimson in color, with a silky-smooth finish worthy of its Hill Country roots.
🌟 Bonus: Limited bottles from six different cask strength single barrels will also be available.
🎶 Live music
🍴 Texas-inspired bites from the Whiskey Shack
🥃 Signature bourbon cocktails
🌳 Proceeds benefit Gulf Trust, helping protect Texas’ coast and natural beauty.
No drive-through this year—come early, stay late, and celebrate everything Texas.
Free and open to the public. Bottles available first-come, first-served.

Garrison Brothers Cooking Demonstration
Join us for our next Garrison Brothers Cooking Demonstration—an interactive four-course cooking demonstration, led by Executive Chef Jack Mac and his team, showcasing the art of cooking with the rich notes of Garrison Brothers Bourbon. Join us at the Showbarn Bar on June 26th from 6:00-7:45 PM for an evening of bold flavors and true Texas hospitality.
Throughout the evening, you’ll watch each dish come to life, ask questions, and learn expert techniques to incorporate bourbon into your own recipes. This demonstration of our 2025 cooking series features a full Asian-style meal, each course infused with our legendary Texas bourbon.
Your ticket includes samples of each course along with expertly crafted Garrison Brothers bourbon pairings, creating an immersive sensory experience. With only 25 seats available, don’t miss your chance to be part of this exclusive, elevated culinary event. Reserve your spot today!

Garrison Brothers Bourbon Dinner at Pearl & Vine in Katy, TX – June 25th
If you’ve ever wondered what Garrison Brothers Bourbon would taste like with a side of damn fine dining, now’s your chance.
On Wednesday, June 25th from 6:30 to 8:30PM, Pearl & Vine in Katy, Texas is hosting a Meet the Maker Bourbon Pairing Dinner with none other than Dan and Nancy Garrison themselves. This isn’t your typical dinner out—this is five courses of chef-crafted decadence, each one thoughtfully paired with some of Garrison Brothers’ most iconic bourbons.
The evening kicks off at 6:30PM with a Meet the Maker reception, featuring cocktails and conversation. At 7PM, the full pairing dinner begins.
Tickets are $165+, and custom Garrison Brothers boot flasks will be available for purchase—because you’ll want to remember this one.
Here’s what’s on the menu:
🍤 Reception
Grilled Shrimp Salad on Toast, Apple-Bourbon Chutney, Toasted Walnuts
Paired with Garrison Brothers Small Batch Barrel-Aged Old Fashioned
🍑 First Course
Texas Heirloom Tomatoes, Prosciutto di Parma, Honey-Roasted Peaches, Fresh Mozzarella, Citrus Vinaigrette, Pea Shoots
Paired with Garrison Brothers HoneyDew Bourbon (neat)
🍗 Second Course
Cornbread-Stuffed Quail, Candied Jalapeño Jam, Bourbon Au Jus
Paired with Garrison Brothers Single Barrel Bourbon (neat)
🥩 Third Course
R-C Ranch Strip, Bone Marrow Pomme Purée, Brandy Peppercorn
Paired with Garrison Brothers Lady Bird Bourbon (neat)
🍫 Dessert
Dark Chocolate Torte, White Chocolate Chips, Pecan Brittle, Bourbon Caramel
Paired with Garrison Brothers Balmorhea Bourbon (neat)
This is a night for bourbon lovers, foodies, and anyone who appreciates the finer things in life—with a Texas twist.

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner at Garrison Brothers
Join us on Saturday, June 21st, 2025, from 12 PM to 4 PM at Garrison Brothers Distillery for our annual Winner Winner Chicken Dinner—a good ol’ fashioned Texas celebration following the Stonewall Peach Jamboree Parade. The first 200 tickets are available at an exclusive early bird price, so be sure to grab yours before they’re gone!
We're tipping out hats to our neighbors, our parade float, and the spirit of community with one hell of a party. This year, we’re proud to support the Johnson City and Stonewall Volunteer Fire Departments, with proceeds from the event going directly to these hometown heroes.
And of course, Master Distiller Donnis Todd is rolling out four exclusive cask strength single barrels of HoneyDew Bourbon—available only to event guests. Only those with event tickets will have the chance to purchase a 2025 Cask Strength HoneyDew Single Barrel bottle.
Come early—our legendary southern fried chicken and all the fixin’s are first-come, first-served. Enjoy expertly crafted cocktails from The Whiskey Shack, live music, a raffle, silent auction, live auction, and plenty more good times in the Texas sun.
VIP tables are available this year for those who want a reserved spot with extra perks and a front-row seat to all the fun.
And new this year: we’re letting you help pick our parade float theme! Through our One Cause site, guests can “Vote on the Float” with a donation—and every vote helps support the cause.
Click the ticket link to grab yours now—we can’t wait to see y’all in Hye!

Meet the Maker Pairing Dinner with Garrison Brothers
Join us for a Meet the Maker Bourbon Pairing Dinner at Pignetti’s with Dan and Nancy Garrison. Enjoy an expertly prepared multi-course meal, thoughtfully designed to complement the bold, rich flavors of Garrison Brothers Bourbon for an unforgettable evening of fine dining. Each dish is perfectly paired, featuring craft bourbon cocktails and guided tastings of Garrison Brothers Small Batch, HoneyDew, and Lady Bird. Custom boot flasks will also be available for purchase. Tickets are priced at $125 each.
To reserve your spot: email privateparties@pignettis.com or call 254-294-8947
Take a look at the featured menu:
Reception
Crustless Southern Heirloom Tomato and Bone Marrow Butter Finger Sandwich with Candied Bourbon Bacon
1st Course
Watermelon, Roasted Beet, and Burrata Salad with Pistachios, Mint, and a Fig Balsamic Reduction
2nd Course
New Orleans Style Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo with Jalapeño Rice
3rd Course
Whiskey Glazed Ribeye with Grilled Peaches, Sweet Corn “Flan” with Spinach, Beecher’s Cheddar, Marjoram, and Blistered Haricot Verts with Crispy Garlic
4th Course
Hummingbird Cake with Cardamom Cream
We can't wait to dine with y'all. Salud!

Garrison Brothers Cocktail Seminar
Want to learn how to craft cocktails like the pros? Join us for a two-hour seminar where you'll learn the fundamentals of mixology—without lifting a shaker!
During this lecture-style experience, our expert bartenders will guide you through the tools of the trade and demonstrate how to properly measure, shake, stir, strain, and garnish. You’ll also discover when, and why, a cocktail should be shaken or stirred to bring out the best in each ingredient.
While our bartenders demonstrate each technique, you’ll get to enjoy three signature Garrison Brothers bourbon cocktails, each paired with delicious small bites created by Chef Jack Mac. Along the way, we’ll dive into the history of bourbon and how it became the American spirit, along with the story of Garrison Brothers—Texas’ first legal bourbon distillery.
A commemorative Cocktail Seminar Garrison Brothers Single Barrel Bourbon will be available exclusively through ticket purchase—this one-of-a-kind release will not be available for sale at the event, so be sure to secure your bottle when purchasing your ticket. Don’t miss your chance to claim this special release!
Spots are limited, so come ready to sip, savor, and deepen your knowledge of all things bourbon.

Garrison Brothers - Meet the maker tasting & bottle signing
Join Garrison Brothers for a Meet the Maker Tasting and Bottle Signing at Total Wine & More with Garrison Brothers founder, Dan Garrison. Enjoy a guided tasting of our award-winning Small Batch, HoneyDew, and Single Barrel Sampler bourbons—and don’t miss the chance to get your bottles signed by Dan himself. We can’t wait to see y’all there.
Salud!

Death at the Distillery presented by Garrison Brothers
Murder, mayhem, and damn good bourbon—welcome to Death at the Distillery
On this fateful night, the air in Hye will be thick with suspense as guests step into a world of intrigue, deception, and unexpected twists. Keep your wits about you, because trust is hard to come by, and danger is lurking where you’d least expect.
This isn’t just another night at the distillery. You’ll play a role, uncover clues, and put your detective skills to the test. Three sharp-minded sleuths will crack the case and take home a special Small Batch bottle.
A commemorative Death at the Distillery Garrison Brothers Single Barrel Bourbon will be available for sampling and purchase.
Spots are limited—come ready to solve a murder! Tickets are $90 per person and include small bites, a welcome cocktail, one drink ticket, and a night you won’t forget.
Event details and tickets here https://garrisonbrothers.ticketspice.com/garrison...

Meet the Maker Bourbon Paring Dinner with Donnis Todd of Garrison Brothers Distillery
Join us for a Meet the Maker Bourbon Pairing Dinner at Urban Seafood with Master Distiller Donnis Todd. Savor an evening of fine dining with a chef-curated, multi-course dinner, perfectly paired with the bold flavor profiles of Garrison Brothers Bourbon. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable night and the chance to purchase a Boot Flask bottle with the opportunity to have it signed by Donnis Todd himself. Tickets are priced at $97.50.
We can't wait to dine with y'all. Salud!

Meet the Maker Bourbon Pairing Dinner with Dan and Nancy Garrison
Join us for a Meet the Maker Bourbon Pairing Dinner at the Fairmont Hotel Dallas with Dan and Nancy Garrison. Enjoy a guided bourbon tasting experience alongside a chef-curated menu thoughtfully designed to complement the rich, bold flavors of Garrison Brothers Bourbon. Savor a four-course dinner, with each course expertly paired with a featured Garrison Brothers bourbon. Tickets are priced at $179.
Take a look at what's featured on the menu:
Amuse Bouche
Crispy Rice Sushi, Smoked Salmon, Bang Bang Sauce
Paired with a Featured Welcome Cocktail
1st Course
Burrata and Steak Bisteca Crostini, Garrison Brothers Bourbon Infused Bacon Jam
Paired with Garrison Brothers Small Batch Bourbon
2nd Course
Seared Salmon, Garrison Brothers Bourbon Infused Bacon Jam Glaze, White Cheddar Pomme Puree
Paired with Garrison Brothers Single Barrel Bourbon
3rd Course
4oz Filet Mignon, Chile Butter Lime Sauce, White Cheddar Pomme Puree
Paired with Garrison Brothers Balmorhea Bourbon
4th Course
Honey and Lemon Panna Cotta, Garrison Brothers HoneyDew Candied Hazelnuts
Paired with a Garrison Brothers HoneyDew Cocktail
We can’t wait to dine with y’all. Salud!

Garrison Brothers Happy Hour Bourbon Tasting With Kipp Bangham
Join us for a happy hour and bourbon tasting at Main Street Bar with Kipp Bangham. Experience the bold flavors of our legendary Texas bourbon as you sample Garrison Brothers Small Batch, HoneyDew, Single Barrel, and Balmorhea bourbons. Enjoy each pour alongside a perfectly paired personal charcuterie plate for an unforgettable tasting experience. Tickets are priced at $30.
To reserve your spot, call: (210) 305-8889
We can’t wait to see y’all there. Salud!

Garrison Brothers Cooking Demonstration
Join us for our next Garrison Brothers Cooking Demonstration—an interactive four-course cooking demonstration, led by Executive Chef Jack Mac and his team, showcasing the art of cooking with the rich notes of Garrison Brothers Bourbon. Join us at the Showbarn Bar on April 17th from 6:00-7:45 PM for an evening of bold flavors and true Texas hospitality.
Throughout the evening, you'll watch each dish come to life, ask questions, and learn expert techniques to incorporate bourbon into your own recipes. This first demonstration of our 2025 cooking series features a full German-style meal, with each course infused with our legendary Texas bourbon.
Your ticket includes samples of each course along with expertly crafted Garrison Brothers Bourbon pairings, creating an immersive sensory experience. With only 25 seats available, don’t miss your chance to be part of this exclusive, elevated culinary event. Reserve your spot today!

Hye Note Concert Featuring David Hanscheck at Garrison Brothers Distillery
With musical roots that ran deep on River Road in New Braunfels, David Hanscheck has spent a lifetime crafting a sound that combines the rhythm of southern rock with the storytelling and poetry of folk. A little country, a little rock and roll, and a whole lotta heart, David's music pays homage to the classics with a modern twist that captivates today's audiences.
This concert is free and open to the public. See y'all there!

Hye Note Concert Featuring Jenni Dale Lord at Garrison Brothers Distillery
Part Texas, part Bakersfield, part old school and new, the Jenni Dale Lord Band has created a style all its own, blending elements of country, rock and blues into one tasty emulsification.
Jenni Dale Lord rocked the live music capital of the world, Austin, Texas, for over a decade, but has since returned to her roots in Lubbock to claim her place in the West Texas music scene. After years of writing music on her own, Jenni Dale rounded up a group of amazing musicians to take her songs and set them on fire. Their high-energy and heartstring-pulling show entertains audiences far and wide.
The Jenni Dale Lord Band includes acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass, keys and drums, but often brings in guest players and instruments. With five successful albums and several charted radio singles, including a duet with the incomparable Joe Ely, the band is currently recording their sixth studio album, A Million Moments. Their brand new radio single "It Takes One to Know One," just dropped and came out swinging.
Recognized by the Texas Regional Radio Music Association, Jenni Dale Lord has received several nominations for New Female Vocalist of the Year, and is currently nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year. She has also been nominated for Female Artist of the Year for multiple publications.
This concert is free and open to the public. See y'all there!

Meet The Maker Tasting Dinner with Dan Garrison
Join us for a Meet the Maker Tasting at Velvet Lounge with Dan Garrison. Enjoy a guided tasting of Garrison Brothers Small Batch, HoneyDew, and Balmorhea while learning about the craftsmanship behind every sip. We can't wait to sip with y'all. Salud!
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